Will a vertical facelift make the face look more natural and last longer?

Dear t.kathy02-

 

In general, plastic surgeons will want to redirect your tissues in a direction, or vector, to achieve the most youthful and rejuvenating result.  In the past, this direction was towards the side.  With more modern techniques, this direction is definitely more vertical-  more up, as opposed to the side. 

Every facelift is individualized, but in general, to get the most natural result, the SMAS and the skin are repositioned in an upward fashion. 

The longevitiy of your facelift is based on your direction, along with the technique used and how quickly your body ages.  We can turn back the hands of time, but the clock keeps on ticking!

 

Best Wishes,

Roy Kim, MD
 

Most face lifts performed  should have a vector of pull that is more vertical than horizontal - so there is really nothing novel or unique about a vertical face lift

Below is an example of a vertical lift

Many methods of facelfits can give good reults that last:


hold old are you

how is your skin elasticity

what is the doctors experience

what is his preference

are shorter scars important

is a quicker surgery and quicker healing more important

look up Lite Lift and Lifte Style Lift on the internet